Stockton council weighs options to address homelessness after Supreme Court decision

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL members met last week to weigh the implications of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows local governments to enforce bans on homeless people from camping on government-owned property.  

According to the presentation, the city is seeking to expand enforcement and scope of current city ordinances, clean-ups and continue to support services that act as a safety net in the Stockton area to address homelessness. The proposed changes are expected to cost $2,596,493 if enacted in their present form.